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Council tax in Bolton, 2026/27
A Band D home in Bolton pays £2,399.74 this year, on average, up £133.21 (5.9%) on 2025/26. Bolton Council keeps £1,953.08 (81%); the rest goes to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) (£285.30), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) (£153.95) and parish and town councils (£7.41).
Who gets your Band D bill
Bolton Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Bolton Council (its own share)£1,953.08
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police)£285.30
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor)£153.95
- Parish and town councils (on average)£7.41
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Council | £1,953.08 | 81.4% | +£92.82 | 5.0% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) | £285.30 | 11.9% | +£15.00 | 5.5% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) | £153.95 | 6.4% | +£25.00 | 19.4% |
| Parish and town councils | £7.41 | 0.3% | +£0.39 | 5.6% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,399.74 | 100% | +£133.21 | 5.9% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £133.21 a year. Bolton Council’s own share rose £92.82; Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) rose £40.00 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £0.39.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.